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Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, they say. We can provide exclusive inside details so that you can find out the latest photo rumors. Stay tuned and we will reveal the plans of camera and lens manufacturers before they even think about announcing them!
Detailed Sony i1 Honami specs list leaked on the web
The Sony i1 Honami specs have appeared on the web once again. The latest batch of leaks confirms that the smartphone will feature a powerful 20.7-megapixel image sensor, as well as a G lens. The cameraphone will compete against the Nokia Lumia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom when it becomes available this fall.
Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash replacement coming in 2013
Canon is not exactly known for releasing cheap Speedlites. However, things could change sooner than you may think, as a Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash replacement is rumored to be introduced by the end of 2013. It should be cheaper than the current version, while the EOS M might also get a more featured flash this year.
Panasonic GX7 launch date confirmed on Instagram
The Panasonic GX7 launch date has been previously rumored to be August 2013. Well, the company has just confirmed that the Micro Four Thirds camera will replace the GX1 next month, courtesy of its official Instagram account. The name has also been mentioned, so fans should prepare for a big Lumix launch this August.
Sony NEX full frame camera price to be bigger than $3,000
The Sony NEX full frame camera price is the latest main subject of the rumor mill, which claims that the device will become available for more than $3,000. This would make sense, since the RX1 / RX1R are available for less than $3,000 and they are not offering interchangeable lens support.
Sony DSLR-like E-mount camera to tackle Canon’s Rebel soon
Canon may offer the smallest DSLR camera in the world, but the company is facing serious threat from one of its biggest rivals. According to inside sources, a Sony DSLR-like E-mount camera is in development and it is coming for Canon’s Rebel shooters. Everything is supposed to happen soon, as Sony is not wasting no more time.
Canon 7D Mark II price rumored to be $2,199
As the rumors for an EOS 7D replacement are intensifying, the latest subjects concerns the Canon 7D Mark II price. The DSLR is rumored to become available at a price of $2,199 sometime in 2014. Although the camera’s testing is not over yet, it appears that the company has chosen to add a 24.1-megapixel sensor into the shooter.
Fujifilm X-A1 without X-Trans sensor coming in late August
This is not the first time we have heard the name of the Fujifilm X-A1 through the grapevine. It depicts an entry-level mirrorless camera with support for the X-mount interchangeable lenses, but a device which will not feature an X-Trans image sensor. Either way, the device is rumored to be introduced in late August.
Sony NEX-7 successor design to be different from the original
The Sony NEX-7 successor is rumored to be released sometime in October 2013. Since it is a new camera, it appears that it is getting a new design. The lens mount will be positioned a little more to the left, the body will be taller, and the battery grip bigger. All that should be unveiled soon along with a tilting pop-up flash.
New Canon tilt-shift lenses to be released in early 2014
New Canon tilt-shift lenses have been rumored for quite some time. However, this time it is more serious than ever. According to industry sources, the TS-E 45mm and TS-E 90mm optics will be replaced by newer versions in early 2014. The announcement will take place in 2013, but you should see them in a store near you next year.
Nikon D400 launch event taking place in August or September
After falling short of becoming the main subject of the rumor mill, the Canon 7D Mark II competitor is back into the spotlight. According to trusted sources, the Nikon D400 launch event will take place sometime in August or September, when the camera is coming to threaten the alleged EOS 7D Mark II.
Panasonic GX7 schematics leaked on the web
In an unexpected turn of events, the Panasonic GX7 schematics have appeared online, at the EU Trade Marks and Design Office. The Japanese corporation has filed for a patent there, in order to let the European Union know that a new camera is coming. According to the designs, the GX7 will definitely be larger than the GX1.
Sony NEX full frame camera release date is 2014
Sony NEX full frame camera release date is rumored to have been scheduled for early 2014. Although the Japan-based company is doing its best to keep the whole deal a secret, some whispers will always be heard. This time, multiple sources are convinced that the camera will be unveiled in fall 2013 and released in 2014.
Sony and Olympus to launch new image sensor type in 2015
Sony and Olympus have had a partnership for quite some time. Most of the time this relation has been based on technologies found in fields other than the digital camera market. However, things will change over the next months, as well as in 2014, while in 2015 the two companies will launch an innovative breed of image sensors.
New Canon 7D Mark II rumors “confirm” 2014 launch date
A new set of Canon 7D Mark II rumors has surfaced on the web. It confirms that the EOS 70D will be the company’s last DSLR to be released in 2013, as the EOS 7D Mark II is coming in 2014. However, it will not reach its destination alone, considering the fact that two professional cameras will be unveiled, too.
More proof that Canon EOS M replacement is coming soon emerges
The Canon EOS M replacement is on its way, now that the original camera is out of stock. The good news does not end here, as the rumor mill says that two versions of the mirrorless camera will be launched during the third quarter of 2013 with different specs, one aimed at low end users and the other at high end photographers.
Ricoh GXR successor rumored to be announced soon
A Ricoh GXR successor is rumored to be already in the works. One of the most customizable cameras in the world, the current GXR, is now listed as discontinued at all major retailers, suggesting that the replacement is not only under development, but that it is coming soon to a store near you.
Sony NEX full frame camera rumored to be under development
A Sony NEX full frame camera has been rumored before, but this time it seems like the device is already under development and it is coming soon. Moreover, it will not come alone, as the rumor mill says that it will be joined by two other A-mount full frame shooters, an NEX-7 replacement, and APS-C A-mount device.
More Canon 7D Mark II specs revealed ahead of announcement
More Canon 7D Mark II specs have showed up on the web, revealing that the camera will feature a new autofocus system, but not for the Live View, like the one found in the new EOS 70D. The same AF technology will be found in the 1D X replacement, sources say, but the shooters are still at least a couple of months away.
Ultra small Panasonic camera to join the GX series in 2014
An ultra small Panasonic camera is rumored to be under development. The compact shooter with a Micro Four Thirds mount will join the GX series in early 2014, contrary to previous reports suggesting that it might be a GF or G device. Its name will be composed of three digits and it will be aimed at advanced photographers, sources say.
New Canon EOS M to be introduced in August or September
A new Canon EOS M is rumored to be in the works. According to the latest information, the manufacturer is currently testing two versions of the shooter. However, only one of them is going to see the daylight and its release date is closer than ever, as the mirrorless camera might show up sometime in August or September.
Fujifilm X30 rumored to feature sensor larger than 1″-type
Fujifilm may be on the verge of announcing a new X-series camera, which may or may not replace the current X20. It is rumored to go by the name of X30 and to feature an image sensor that will be bigger than the 1″-type, in order to outrun the one found in the Sony RX100. Moreover, the announcement may be just a couple of months away.
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